{"product_id":"wax-myrtle","title":"Wax Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWax Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMorella cerifera\u003c\/em\u003e) — A fast-growing native evergreen tree or large shrub with aromatic olive-green foliage and blue-gray waxy berries, excellent for quick screening, hedges, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morella cerifera (syn. Myrica cerifera)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 ft tall × 8–12 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast (3–5 ft per year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant; blue-gray waxy berries on female plants (fall–winter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen — aromatic olive-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — drought and flood tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable; tolerates wet, dry, sandy, and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 7–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Wax Myrtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative southeastern plant — adapted to local conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest-growing native evergreen screen available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt tolerant and coastal friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaxy berries attract birds; aromatic foliage deters insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in any location — wax myrtle is one of the most adaptable native plants. Can be maintained as a shrub with annual pruning or allowed to grow into a small tree. Prune in late winter to shape. Tolerates hard pruning. Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"michaelsnursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45729737408698,"sku":"PLTWAXMYRTL03G","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":45729737441466,"sku":"PLTWAXMYRTL07G","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/5278\/7259\/files\/mnwm3-Single-large.jpg?v=1774298277","url":"https:\/\/michaelsnursery.com\/products\/wax-myrtle","provider":"michaelsnursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}